Many of our competitors come from countries around the world. That's why WFC launched International Qualifiers in 2016 to provide an exclusive, paid pathway into the championship. If you are a great cook or chef from another country, check here to see if an International Qualifier is your ticket to food fortune and fame!

Canadian Food Championships

Events Edmonton has partnered with the World Food Championships to host one exclusive qualifying event in 2017 for Canadian residents. The Canadian Food Championships is a year long search for Canada’s best cooks. The search has produced two world champions so far, and promises to discover even more talented cooks as it expands in 2017.

DATE

July 21 - 23, 2017

LOCATION

Edmonton, AB

INFO

Dominican Food Championships

The Dominican Food Championships will qualify two competitors for the World Burger Championship and one competitor for Barbecue category at the 2017 World Food Championships. Located in the beautiful Dominican Republic, we welcome these winners to compete in the biggest food competition on the planet.

DATE

August 18 - 20, 2017

LOCATION

Santo Domingo

INFO

Caribbean Food Championships - Date TBA

The Caribbean Food Championships (CFC) is a high stakes and high energy food fight. Held in Coco Beach, Puerto Rico and scheduled for 2018, it features the best chefs in the Caribbean. Each winning CFC local Culinary Team will qualify to compete in their category at the World Food Championships for the $350,000 prize purse and honors as the best chefs in the world. The CFC is the primary international qualifier in the Caribbean.